Cycle Day 1 (CD1) | Series Day S3L
Theme of the Day
“Patience in the Chop” — With S3L historically carrying a rotational, choppy bias, especially in the morning, discipline and timing were the real edge. The day doubled as both a trading lab and a masterclass in structured, time-based execution.
✅ Key Positive Trades & Setups
1. Early Long Trade (Manny)
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Entry: Back above 6722.25
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Exit: +5 @ 6730, then +8 @ 6733
Showcased early morning strength and sharp use of structure for confirmation.
2. Crude Oil Open Range Short (@CL)
3. NQ Open Range Long (10:10 AM)
4. Manny’s Afternoon Trade
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Entry: S6716 during the 11:30 candle, anticipating the 12:30 low pivot
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Exit: +5 off a “pseudo A4” at 2:30 high, then +10 more in the afternoon
Perfect example of timing entries and exits against forecasted clock pivots.
5. Last Hour Pivot Low (3:20 PM)
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Arrived right on time, per the model.
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Manny: “Trailed out” with profits.
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CD1 range (6697–6735) fully achieved.
🎓 Key Lessons & Educational Highlights
S3 Days = Patience Required
The Clock – Deep Dive
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Manny broke down his time-based model with today’s pivot windows (CT):
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Low: 10:30
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High: 11:20
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Low: 12:35
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High: 2:30
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Final Low: 3:20
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The windows played out with high accuracy, reinforcing the reliability of time-based pivots.
Boot Camp Discipline
Excel & Tracking Tools
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Manny displayed his clock model data back to 2015
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Shared his personal performance tracker
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Reinforced the importance of journaling and review
Wisdom Nuggets
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“Nothing in trading is perfect, but follow along… eventually you trust it.”
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“Keep adding tools to your belt. Throw out what doesn’t serve us.”
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“The clock is a tool outside of price — and it works.”
📌 Notable Mentions
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Chief shared a video on his zone-drawing process — well received.
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Community engagement was strong, with many expressing appreciation.
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Manny credited WB (Wyckoff AM Trader) for introducing him to the clock model in 2013/14.
📊 Summary Takeaway
Even with the chop of an S3L day, the PTG team leaned on process, patience, and time-tested tools to extract value. For those who waited, the afternoon brought clarity and profits. Education took center stage, with a rare look into Manny’s systematic development and the power of time pivots.
🔭 Looking Ahead
Tuesday shifts into S4H, a structure that historically provides greater directional clarity — particularly when aligned with CD1 momentum. This may help set the tone for the rest of the week.